I. Equipment procurement and maintenance
1. Reasonable equipment selection
• When purchasing equipment such as DTF printers, do not blindly pursue high-end models or too many additional functions. According to your actual business needs, choose equipment with high cost performance, stable performance and suitable for printing tasks. For example, for small-scale printing business, it is not necessary to buy too large and high-speed printers to avoid wasting equipment costs.
• You can pay attention to some second-hand machine markets with good reputations, but make sure that the quality and performance of the equipment have been professionally tested to reduce the initial investment cost.
2. Extend the life of the equipment
• Regularly maintain the equipment, clean, calibrate and replace wearing parts according to the equipment manual. For example, regularly clean the printer nozzle to prevent clogging, which can extend the life of the nozzle and reduce the cost of replacing the nozzle.
• Operate the equipment correctly to avoid equipment damage caused by improper operation. Train employees to be familiar with the operation procedures and precautions of the equipment to reduce the equipment maintenance costs caused by human factors.
II. Ink and consumables management
1. Choose the right ink
• Choose DTF ink with reliable quality and reasonable price. Don't just pursue low-priced ink, because poor-quality ink may cause problems such as reduced print quality and nozzle clogging, which will increase costs. You can choose products with high cost-effectiveness by comparing the performance and price of different brands of ink.
• Pay attention to the compatibility of ink, ensure that the ink matches the printer and other consumables, and avoid equipment damage and waste caused by incompatibility.
2. Control ink usage
• Reasonably adjust printing parameters, such as resolution, color depth, etc., and minimize the use of ink while ensuring print quality. For example, for some products that do not require high printing accuracy, the resolution can be appropriately reduced to save ink.
• Avoid unnecessary repeated printing and test printing to reduce ink waste. Check the design file carefully before printing to ensure that it is correct before printing.
3. Recycling and reuse of consumables
• For some recyclable consumables, such as ink cartridges, ink bottles, etc., classify and recycle and properly store them. Some ink cartridges can be reused through professional ink cartridge regeneration services to reduce consumable costs.
• Rationally use printing materials to avoid waste. According to the size and shape of the printed product, reasonable layout is carried out to maximize the use of printing materials and reduce the waste of scraps.
III. Production process optimization
1. Improve production efficiency
• Optimize the printing process to reduce waiting time and unnecessary operations in the production process. For example, arrange the order of printing tasks reasonably, avoid frequent replacement of printing materials and inks, improve production efficiency, and reduce the production cost of unit products.
• The use of automated equipment and software, such as automatic feeding systems, printing management software, etc., can improve production efficiency and reduce manual operation costs.
2. Reduce scrap rate
• Strengthen quality control to ensure the stability of the quality of printed products. During the production process, regular quality inspections are carried out to discover and solve problems in a timely manner to avoid the generation of scrap caused by quality problems.
• Train employees to improve their operating skills and quality awareness and reduce scrap caused by human factors. For example, train employees to correctly operate printers and handle printing materials to reduce scrap rates.
IV. Energy management
1. Save electricity
• Reasonably arrange the use time of equipment to avoid long-term idling of equipment. When the equipment is not in use, turn off the power in time to save electricity costs.
• Choose energy-saving equipment, such as low-power printers, drying equipment, etc. These devices consume less electricity during operation, which can reduce energy costs.
2. Control temperature and humidity
• Maintaining a suitable temperature and humidity in the printing environment can help improve printing quality and equipment stability, while also reducing energy consumption. For example, in a dry environment, a humidifier can be used to increase air humidity, reduce static electricity, and improve printing quality.
V. Market and sales strategy
1. Reasonable pricing
• According to cost and market demand, reasonably set the price of printing products. Avoid excessive or low pricing, both to ensure profit margins and to be market competitive.
• You can determine your own pricing strategy through market research and analysis of competitors' pricing strategies.
2. Expand sales channels
• Actively explore the market, expand sales channels, and increase product sales. You can expand the sales scope of products and increase market share through online platforms, offline exhibitions, customer recommendations, etc.
• Establish long-term cooperative relationships with customers, provide high-quality products and services, increase customer loyalty and repeat purchase rates, and reduce marketing costs.